When news spread on Friday that Monsignor Michael Doyle of Sacred Heart Church had died after a long illness, heartfelt words of tribute from political and religious leaders and others were quickly issued.
But the Irish-born priest who joined Sacred Heart in 1974, an orator whose Masses drew worshipers from all over the region to his church at Ferry Avenue and Broadway, probably was the greatest master of words himself.
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Robert Corrales joined Camden Community Partnership as Vice President in 2023, supporting the organization’s community and economic development initiatives. Mr. Corrales oversees a diverse project portfolio including but not limited to park rehabilitation and restoration, Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) programs, workforce development efforts, special events, and related economic development initiatives. He brings nearly twenty-two years of executive management and public relations experience in State and local government.
Prior to joining Camden Community Partnership, Mr. Corrales served as Township Manager for Evesham Township. In this role, he was charged with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the largest municipality in Burlington County. Under his leadership, the Township successfully preserved 187 acres of land from the threat of overdevelopment. Mr. Corrales’ notable accomplishments also included working with developers to ensure ongoing Township projects remained on track and under budget, developing a capital improvement plan for parks and open space, successfully negotiating three labor contracts for the Township, and spearheading new public communication initiatives to broaden resident outreach and service delivery.
Robert previously served as Business Administrator for the City of Camden, responsible for overseeing all Department Heads, developing and managing an annual municipal budget totaling approximately $185 million, instituting sound fiscal controls and budgetary practices, as well as, implementing regulatory and statutory mandates. As a result of his leadership and executive management experience, Mr. Corrales assisted the Mayor by formulating public policy which helped set the stage for the transition of the Camden Police Department to the Camden County Police Department, achieved the first investment grade bond rating in decades, and paved the way for public-private investment totaling more than $2 billion.
Working for New Jersey state government, Robert Corrales has served as Press Secretary to Governor Jon S. Corzine, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) and Public Information Officer for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL).
Robert received his Master’s Degree in Labor and Employment Relations and his B.A. in Labor Studies from Rutgers University.
Shaniyla Johnson graduated in May 2023 from Rutgers University-Camden with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and a Certificate in Civic Engagement and Social Change. Prior to Camden Community Partnership, Shaniyla served as a Program Assistant at Vietlead, an organization focused on creating a vision and strategy for community self-determination, social justice, and cultural resilience. As a member of the Camden Community Partnership Team, Shaniyla brings experience in community organizing, engagement, and outreach, as well as, a perspective on vacant land lot usage in urban environments. Shaniyla Johnson manages the extensive Connect the Lots portfolio, which is a community-driven initiative designed to activate Camden, NJ vacant lots and underutilized spaces through the implementation of artistic, cultural and recreational projects and activities to create safe and vibrant gathering places for children, youth and families of the city.
Nakia joined Camden Community Partnership in 2000. With over 22 years of service, Nakia has emerged as Office Manager for the organization, providing staff support and management, maintaining administrative systems, implementing office policies, and overseeing human resources. Nakia is a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and holds a Certificate in Organizational Management from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). A lifelong resident of Camden, NJ, Nakia assists the team in advancing the mission and mandate of the organization.
Jahmara Smith joined Camden Community Partnership as a Project Management Intern in the Fall of 2022. She became a full-time Project Manager in 2023 upon graduating from the Rutgers University-Camden School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, with a minor in Digital Marketing. Jahmara manages a diverse project portfolio including the organization’s Message, Media, and Communications, the Camden Works Initiative – connecting residents to local job opportunities, and the Camden Loop which is an affordable on-demand micro-transit service designed to reduce transportation barriers for Camden residents by connecting them to employment and other social determinants of health risk factors such as a full-service grocery store option. Focused on brand equity for nonprofits, Jahmara is a skilled graphic designer and content generator who works to raise CCP brand awareness and engagement to strengthen the relationship between the organization’s initiatives and Camden residents. She manages Camden Community Partnership’s social media platforms and websites including Camden Community Partnership, Camden Invincible weekly electronic newsletter, Camden Works, Camden Works Job Board, Camden Collaborative Initiative, and Connect the Lots-Camden.
Brian Fisher joined Camden Community Partnership as a Project Management Intern in September 2022 and became a full-time Project Manager in April 2023 upon graduating from Rutgers University-Camden with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies. Brian comes to the organization with prior experience in planning and development in urban cities, including the Township of Irvington and the City of Camden. He formerly interned for the Camden Redevelopment Agency where Brian assisted in creating redevelopment plans, site surveys, and distribution plans, in addition to collecting demographic data and preparing related reports. Today, Brian Fisher manages over $3 million in trails and parks construction projects including overseeing the construction of the Elijah Perry Park in the Centerville Neighborhood, the installation of newly refurbished outdoor basketball courts at Farnham Park in Parkside, design and construction of the River Birch Trails, in addition to Camden Community Partnership’s Camden Night Gardens, an event that draws over 5,000 residents each year. Brian Fisher is currently enrolled at Temple University, pursuing a graduate degree in City and Regional Planning.
Joseph graduated with a Bachelor of Political Science from the College of New Jersey in 1998 and from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Governmental Affairs and a Master of Political Science in 2000. Joe began working at Camden Community Partnership (CCP) as a graduate intern in 1999, became a full-time project manager upon graduation in the spring of 2000, and was promoted to COO/VP in October of 2009 and tasked with overseeing the development and neighborhood operations in the office.
Joe has dedicated his time working on several downtown projects, which include the Camden Children's Garden, new infrastructure around Adventure Aquarium, and the Aquarium Fountain Park. Joe works closely with the private sector on planning the build out of the remaining downtown waterfront and also in North Camden with Save Our Waterfront on park design and neighborhood planning.
He serves on the board of CAMConnect and Heritage Collaborative as well as volunteering with Sacred Heart Athletics. He is also a graduate of Leadership NJ and the Rutgers University's Center for Strategic Urban Leadership Institute.
Dana Redd is President/CEO of Camden Community Partnership, Inc. a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as the catalyst for the preservation and growth of a vibrant Camden. In this role, Ms. Redd is the key management leader responsible for implementing the strategic plan and managing a diversified special project portfolio, including neighborhood initiatives, public infrastructure, and business development. She is charged with overseeing the administration, annual budget, board development, fundraising, and creating public-private partnerships.
Dana has worked in various positions from local government to the New Jersey State Senate, most recently serving as CEO of the Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors. As former CEO, Ms. Redd was responsible for board operations, construction, and management of a 95,000-square-foot Joint Health Sciences Center. Ms. Redd worked to develop programmatic and policy initiatives that reflected the Board’s mission and overarching objectives of education, economic development, and civic engagement. She led the creation of the innovative South Jersey Institute for Population Health and secured $4.5 million in state funding for new health initiatives, including population health research, workforce development, and STEM training programs for Camden youth.
While serving as Mayor of Camden, she successfully transitioned the city from state takeover to local control. Camden emerged as a national model for urban recovery in America during her tenure. Redd rallied a coalition of citizens, community organizations, faith-based leaders, businesses, universities, healthcare providers, state officials, and local government entities to improve the quality of life for Camden residents.
Under her leadership as mayor, Camden posted significant improvements in public safety statistics with the creation of the Camden County Police Department’s Metro Division and its commitment to community policing. Redd led a full state intervention in the Camden City School District to improve academic outcomes for urban youth. Redd leveraged and attracted $2.5 billion in public/private investment to stimulate economic growth and job creation. Upon completing her term as mayor, Camden achieved a Standard & Poor credit rating of BBB+, a first in more than 15 years.
Before she was elected Camden mayor in 2009, Redd represented New Jersey’s Fifth Legislative District as a state senator, where she served on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, the Senate Committee for Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and the Joint Committee on the Public Schools. She co-sponsored and secured the passage of $3.9 billion in new school construction for New Jersey’s Abbott School Districts. Redd sponsored legislation creating the Homeless Trust Fund.
Dana Redd is a graduate of Rutgers: The State University of New Jersey (Camden Campus) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Services Administration from Lincoln University.
